Police warning as burglars target Hatherton home
Police have warned homeowners in Hatherton near Nantwich after burglars targeted a property there.
The incident happened in the early hours of today (November 6).
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Hough boy Lewis Crossley, 7, dies after brave battle with rare leukaemia
Brave South Cheshire youngster Lewis Crossley has lost his battle with a rare leukaemia disease.
The seven-year-old Stoke City fan, from Hough near Shavington, passed away at the weekend, just three months after he led his favourite team out against Arsenal
Wistaston family visit Diabetes specialist after raising £5,000
A Wistaston family spent a day with Manchester scientists at the forefront of research into diabetes.
Emma Horne, 15, was invited to St Mary’s Hospital after she helped raise £5,000 for Diabetes UK in her role as Wistaston Rose Queen.
Teams battle it out in Wistaston Memorial Hall village quiz
By Jonathan White
Fourteen teams battled it out over six rounds of ten questions in the Wistaston Memorial Hall annual quiz for the Fred Lorimer trophy.
The quiz setters were Peter and Christina Wainwright who organised their fifth quiz at the hall on Church Lane in Wistaston.
Fire crews battle blaze on train at Calveley near Nantwich
Fire crews had to battle a blaze on a diesel train at Calveley, between Nantwich and Chester.
The blaze broke out on board the engine compartment of the train close to Station Road at around 4am yesterday (October 21).
Crewe Movie Makers event in Wistaston raises £181 for Memorial Hall
By Jonathan White
A fundraising evening of film entertainment by Crewe Movie Makers took place at Wistaston Memorial Hall.
Members of Crewe Movie Makers presented a showreel of 20 individual movies which members had filmed and edited.
RSPCA Stapeley wildlife centre relaunches education programme
A relaunch of RSPCA Stapeley wildlife centre’s education programme will give young animal-lovers the chance to learn about all things wildlife.
The charity’s Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre, on London Road, Nantwich, has launched a new timetable of activities which will take place at its education centre.
Nantwich War Memorial to be listed, while stone will honour town hero Stanley Boughey
Nantwich War Memorial looks set to be officially ‘listed’ by Historic England as a site of ‘special architectural or historic interest’.
The move to list the memorial in the town square on High Street is part of the Government’s plan for the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One, which takes place in November 2018.
Stapeley pupil honoured for efforts to help homeless people
A big-hearted Stapeley pupil and her friend have helped to raise more than £150 and collected goods for homeless people.
Daisy Williamson and Mia Meahan teamed up to help raise funds and items for those at the Homeless Centre in Crewe.
Firms rally to help Hough youngster Lewis fighting rare leukaemia
A charity ball is being planned to help the family of battling youngster Lewis Crossley in his fight against a rare cancer.
Lewis, of Hough, near Shavington, was diagnosed with T Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia and has undergone challenging treatments including multiple courses of chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant.
Vintage Transport Rally staged at Shavington pub The Elephant
By Jonathan White
Hundreds of visitors enjoyed a free to enter Vintage and Classic Transport Rally at The Elephant pub in Shavington.
It was the second such event this year at The Elephant, following the Vintage and Classic Transport Rally in July.
Willaston Primary to host Firework Extravaganza
Willaston Primary Academy will host a Firework Extravaganza on October 20.
The event, between 5.30pm and 7pm, will feature a professional firework display, as well as fairground rides, grill and bar and other entertainment.
Audlem Lass boat service runner up in national Living Waterways awards
Volunteers running Audlem Lass boat service are celebrating national recognition.
The service, which runs between Audlem and Overwater Marina near Nantwich, has been named runner-up in the national Living Waterways Awards.
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